The project development objective for the Lower Nzoia Irrigation Development Project (LNIDP) is to support the institutionalization of processes and water-related investments to strengthen climate-resilient water resources development and management in... See More +The project development objective for the Lower Nzoia Irrigation Development Project (LNIDP) is to support the institutionalization of processes and water-related investments to strengthen climate-resilient water resources development and management in Kenya. The Project Development Objective (PDO) will support the higher-level objectives of inclusive and sustained growth through the achievement of water security and resilience to climate variability. While the project objectives will be achieved, there are potential adverse impacts that will emanate from the project activities. It should be noted that all these impacts can be effectively be mitigated through a design, management, policy, capacity building and proper planning. The study proposes measures for mitigating the identified adverse impacts while promoting the benefits. The potential adverse impacts and mitigation measures include water wastage, changes in hydrology, soil erosion, waterlogging and salinization, surface water resource pollution, sub-surface water contamination, reduced water flow, flooding, microclimate modification, topsoil stock piles, land use change, and greenhouse gas emission. For each of these potential adverse impacts, there is a corresponding mitigation plan described in detail in the executive summary.
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